Quote by Clyde Tombaugh

Can you imagine young people nowadays making a study of trigonometry for the fun of it? Well I did.

Can you imagine young people nowadays making a study of trig

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In this quote, the author expresses their disbelief at the idea of young people today studying trigonometry for enjoyment. They share their personal experience of being fascinated by trigonometry and studying it willingly. The quote highlights how the author's passion for learning math seemed to be uncommon among their peers, implying a shift in educational priorities or interests among young people.

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